by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 1, 2021 | Author promotion, Promo post, research, Uncategorized
How do you research a story set in a town that has no written history? That was my conundrum for On Sugar Hill. The town of Sugar Hill, where I have lived for 25+ years, wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1939. My story takes place a decade before that. My first stop...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 27, 2021 | Interview Tips, Uncategorized
This past Tuesday I did a recorded interview for Good Morning Aurora for my community TV channel. I’d communicated with Curtis, the host, via email to get the scoop on what to expect. He would not be furnishing me with questions to consider and prepare for ahead of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 25, 2021 | Submission tips, Uncategorized
Five Surefire ways to not get noticed by a publisher Not reading submission guidelines Whether you are speaking to an editor face to face or querying a publisher online, be well-versed in their guidelines. Go to their website and read the submission guidelines page....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 13, 2021 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today, I welcome a new to me author, Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild. She has led an interesting life and has several books published. I always like to hear writers share their journey with me and what sparked that journey. Thank you Jacqueline for visiting with me today....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 11, 2021 | Book promotion, Uncategorized, Writing craft
I just finished book nine of my novel writing journey. Books four and five are coming out this year, and others are still in search of a home. One of the big keys to catching a publisher’s eye is a stellar first three chapters. In fiction, you can only send the first...
